A STRONG business sector is vital to the sustainability of any community.

The Maranoa Business Awards, to be held on October 14 this year, will prove the district not only does it well, but also in style.

The business awards are the region's only comprehensive and prestigious awards scheme, offering specific and meaningful benefits to the Maranoa business community.

Primarily evolving as a vehicle to recognise local businesses, the Maranoa Business Awards have been expanded to encompass a category for almost every type of business enterprise across the Maranoa.

Whether it be a small or large business, in retail, trade or tourism, there is an award category for everyone.

Sponsorship packages of varying sizes are available for businesses to contribute to the awards.

Sponsoring the awards is just the kind of investment needed to help local business owners on their trajectory.

Commerce Roma vice-president Brodie Albeck said he would like to encourage shoppers who had received excellent customer service to jump on the website and nominate that individual or business.

"This is a great way to encourage our community's one-of-a-kind country hospitality and exceptional service that always comes with a smile,” he said.

Nomination forms for the awards can be obtained from www.commerceroma.com. au.

For further information, email awards@commerceroma.com.au.

DATES

Nominations close: September 1

Judges interviews: September 18-22

Awards: October 14